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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Tavita Liumotumotua'anaileafi Pritchard, Jr., a proud son of American Samoa and the quarterback coach for the Washington Commanders in the NFL, is currently on-island, reconnecting with relatives he hasn't seen since his last visit as a toddler.
He is one of the few...
Fo’i Shaw, Justus Tavai and Isaiah Tufaga honor their Alma Mater, a post game tradition for the University of Hawaii Football Team. The University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors were defeated by San Jose State University Spartans 17-13 in an extremely close, well battled game, at UH' s Clarence T.C....
Miami, FLORIDA — Long before they took the college football world by storm and their NFL careers began, Tua Tagovailoa will never forget when he first met fellow Hawaiian and Samoan quarterback Marcus Mariota.
It was during a football camp at St. Louis School in Honolulu, which became the high...
Hawaii Head Football Coach Todd Graham motivates his defensive line during the 2nd Quarter vs. New Mexico Lobos. American Samoans may be familiar with #90 John Tuitupou (Vaitogi), #55 Blessman Ta’ala (Aua), and #50 Justus Tavai. The University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Football Team defeated the...
Faga’itua Vikings O’Neil Ah-Chee struggling to break a tackle against a Nu’uuli Wildcats defender at midfield during the second quarter of their varsity play-off match up when the Vikings were running their two minute no-huddle offense. Faga’itua won 27 - 6 and will proceed to the semi-finals. ...
HONOLULU (AP) — Honolulu football coach Willie Talamoa bought his players cleats, drove them to practice and often stayed late to talk with those having trouble in school.
For Talamoa, his actions weren’t just about football. They were about helping the young people in the hardscrabble neighborhood...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — More action from the Varsity match up this past Saturday morning at Veterans Memorial Stadium, where the Tafuna Warriors defeated the Leone Lions 42 to 6.
More ASHSAA highlights later this week.
Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA — In July, a week before she would check into the hospital, Noreen Tufele offered her little brother, Jay, a ride back to USC’s campus. It was a generous offer, considering the 10-hour haul between their home state of Utah and Los Angeles. But that was typical Nini, as Jay...
Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA — The Pac-12 Conference announced on Tuesday that they will postpone all fall sports until at least January 2021 — including football.
For players like USC senior Vavae Malepeai, today’s decision offered clarity instead of shock.
“I guess (the decision was) not too...
(AP) — The NFL is taking baby steps toward full reopenings for its teams. It has no other choice.
No long throws downfield. Mostly halfback dives into the line.
There are so many issues that must be addressed with the opening of team facilities across the nation. Just because a handful of clubs...

![Tavita Liumotumotua'anaileafi Pritchard, Jr., a proud son of American Samoa and QB Coach for the Washington Commanders in the NFL, receiving the Senate Resolution officially commending his achievements from Fofo Senator Olo Uluao Letuli at the Senate last Thursday. [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau] Tavita Liumotumotua'anaileafi Pritchard, Jr](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_1111.jpg?itok=njbfnAJH)

![Tagovailoa (right) and Mariota will be on opposing sidelines for the first time since becoming friends. [AP photos] Mariota and Tagovailoa](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/composit_5.jpg?itok=4ZRnHBXA)


![This 2017 photo provided by Ke'ala Aki shows Willie Talamoa, rear center with shaved head, next to Kinohi Aki, rear left, as they pray with players from their 15-and-under flag football team in Honolulu. A Honolulu community is mourning the loss of Talamoa, a mentor, football coach and father figure who died after contracting COVID-19. [Ke'ala Aki via AP] Willie Talamoa, rear center with shaved head, next to Kinohi Aki, rear left](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/willie_talamoaweb.jpg?itok=vQczCfiI)
![Tafuna Warriors Sam Logoai (4) returns a punt for Tafuna into Lions territory during the second quarter of their varsity match up against the Leone Lions this past Saturday morning at the Veterans Memorial Stadium. [photo: Tony Gasu] Tafuna Warriors Sam Logoai (4)](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/footballimg_2884.jpg?itok=U8jMXR0d)
![USC defensive lineman Jay Tufele is shown with his sister Noreen after a game at the Coliseum. [Courtesy of Jay Tufele via LA Times] USC defensive lineman Jay Tufele](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/tufeleweb.jpg?itok=loMmqVRW)
![USC Trogan Vavae Malepeai, reflects on the Pac12's decision to postpone season. Born in Hawaii with American Samoa roots, his three uncles, Silila, Tasi and Pulou Malepeai, all played college football for the Oregon Ducks. [screen shot from video via HNN] Vavae Malepeai with an American Samoa flag in the background](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/malepeai.jpg?itok=453BFp76)
